The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, holding and permanent management of participations and investments of all kinds in Swiss and/or foreign companies. The company may acquire and/or sell real estate and establish branches and subsidiaries, and carry out any other activity connected with the company's purpose or intended to promote it. The company may engage in cash pooling and financing activities within the group. The company may engage in financial activities exclusively on its own account, including the management of investment portfolios, investment activities in financial instruments, participations and other financial transactions for its own assets.